KML Chess Falls in Conference Matches, Players Given Conference Honors

KML Chess narrowly lost three conference matches on Saturday vs. Brookfield East, Brookfield Academy and New Berlin West. Our varsity players were able to win games, but putting three wins together in a match eluded us. Scenic Moraine Conference coaches recognized the strength of KML players this season by voting Ted Molkentin to first team all-conference and Olivia Schaenzer most improved player in the league this year. Xander Neuwirth received honorable mention. In the JV section, Josh Weber and Eric Rodell each won 3.5 of their 6 games, placing them in the top 10 of all the JV players at Saturday’s meet.

KML Varsity vs. Brookfield East: Right to left, Xander, Isaac, Luke, Olivia, Ted.

Conference coaches voted Olivia most improved player for her strength as KML's Board 2 player this year. Ted Molkentin was voted 1st Team All-Conference contending on Board 1 this season. Xander Neuwirth received honorable mention.

The team at our last regular season meet (minus Luke and Isaac). Olivia, Xander, Dylan, Josh, Ted, Eric, Ashley.

Most Victories Slip Away at USM Meet

The three Chargers who played among the top boards at Thursday’s USM meet could taste victory, but none of them could come away with a win in their highly competitive games. Of KML’s seven players, only Luke Eisner posted a win, and Ashley Braker achieved a draw. KML players have been worthy opponents this season, and tough games remind us just how sweet the wins are. We’re looking forward to Saturday’s conference meet at Brookfield Academy, where KML will compete at the Varsity and JV levels.

Luke reviews games with Eric and Josh.

Olivia has her opponent on the ropes, but could not pull off the win.

Olivia, Isaac and Eric all contend on top boards.

MEET RESULTS:

1st   BrkfEa    7309

2nd  USM  6411

3rd  MSL  6146

4th  REAGAN    6071

5th  Wisconsin Lutheran  5849

6th  Tosa East  5774

7th   KING   5367

8th   RUHS  3440

9th   DMNCN  1978

10th  KMLHS  1176

11th   MKE EX 0